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Top Trends for 2016

This article, based on the 2015 MDM Industry Outlook Survey, outlines and analyzes key trends and issues affecting how distributors will do business in 2016.

This article includes:

  • Investment opportunities
  • Economic & other challenges
  • Ways to improve & grow

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  • M&A: Easing the Transition
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Forecast: Continued Growth in 2016

The Institute for Supply Management provides a semiannual forecast that distributors can use to gauge the health and expectations of manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. This article provides the highlights from the latest forecast, which was released in December.

This article includes:

  • Economic growth expectations for 2016
  • Manufacturing sector expectations
  • Non-manufacturing sector expectations

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  • Commodities, Currencies, China Top of Mind for CFOs
  • MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Grinding to a Halt
  • Supply Chain Sustainability Efforts Grow

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Commentary: Capitalizing on Stress & Uncertainty in 2016

Distributors that manage stress better will be more effective amid uncertainty.

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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2015

Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.

This index includes:

  • Abrasives Products
  • Cutting Tools
  • Power Transmission Equipment
  • Fasteners
  • Valves, etc.
  • Power Tools
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Belting
  • Hand Tools
  • Misc. Metal

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  • MDM Pricing Trends Report: Third Quarter 2015
  • MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Grinding to a Halt
  • Market Analysis: Adhesives & Sealants MRO Consumption in the United States

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Download this Issue in PDF: December 25, 2015

This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.

Table of Contents:

  • Top Trends for 2016
  • Commentary: Capitalizing on Stress & Uncertainty in 2016
  • ISM Semiannual Forecast: Continued Growth in 2016
  • Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: October 2015
  • MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2015
  • News Digest

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